Obituary
Ms. Stephanie Pandora Flemming, affectionately known as “Boo,” was born
on July 18, 1968 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the youngest child born
to Mrs. Lillie Flemming and the late Deacon Johnnie Flemming. Stephanie
went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 21,
2016.
Memories
Order of Service
Processional
Stephanie graduated from Richmond Hill High School, New York, New
York in 1986. After high school, she furthered her education at Borough of
Manhattan Community College.
Viewing………………………………...….Funeral Directors
As a child, Stephanie joined Wayside Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New
York, where the late Reverend Theodis Hutcherson was the founding pastor
and later under the leadership of the late Reverend Joe L Parker. While at
Wayside, she was actively involved in several ministries to include: the
choir, the Hutcherson Ensemble, junior usher, junior nurse, junior pastor’s
aide, in addition, to various other ministries in the church.
Scripture ………………………………..………….. Minister
While living in New York, Stephanie was employed on Wall Street for many
years. In 1990, Stephanie moved to Columbia, SC, and became was
employed with Resource Information Center as a private investigator of
credit card fraud.
In 1991, when Stephanie’s parents moved to SC, she changed her church
membership to the First Nazareth Baptist Church under the leadership of
Reverend Dr. Blakely N. Scott. There, Stephanie was a faithful member for
23 years. Stephanie was a member of the Sanctuary Choir, where she sang
soprano beside her mother. She was also involved in the Sanctuary Youth
Choir, SIGN Ministry, and the Legal Aid Ministry.
Stephanie was an avid reader and loved reading Danielle Steele’s books. She
loved to sing. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting and trying new
recipes. Just like her father, Stephanie took pride in her appearance, and
loved to dress well. Later, after his passing, Stephanie followed in her
father’s footsteps and took over the family business, Clean Sweep, Inc.
Opening Hymn……..….First Nazareth Baptist Church Choir
Prayer ……………….…..…………………………. Minister
Solo……………………………………...Ms. Imani Hawkins
Remarks………………………..Mr. Eric Lawrence, Nephew
Mr. Darryl Wallace, Family Friend
Ms. Seprina Jones, Bestfriend and Ms. Roxanne Parker, Cousin
Solo…………………...…Mr. John Heyward, Family Friend
Bass Tribute…………………...Mr. Reginald Parker, Cousin
Words of Comfort ……….….Reverend Dr. Blakely N. Scott
Recessional
Postlude
She became ill with a brief bout of kidney disease. On October 3, 2007, she
became a kidney recipient when her special family friend, Ashlei Jones,
became her kidney donor. Stephanie was very involved with the National
Kidney Foundation, and was an advocate for kidney health. Throughout her
illnesses, Stephanie always remained faithful to God and fought the “good
fight.”
Ms. Stephanie Pandora Flemming leaves to cherish her fond memory: her
loving daughter, Niya Wallace; her caring mother, Lillie Flemming; sisters,
Brinder (Eric) Lawrence and Aretha (Alfred) Horton; brother, Thomas
(Cheryl) Scott; maternal aunts, Rose Ann (Willie) Baxter and Frances O.
Parker; paternal aunts, Louise Spencer and Barbara (Robert) Whitmore; one
great uncle, Willie Lee McCreary; godchildren, Taniqua, Joye, Canaan,
Brooke, Janiyah, and Justin; special children and caregivers, Reverend
Darrius Graves and Kimberly Gillens; special cousin, Roxanne Parker; best
friends, Greta Baxter and Seprina Jones; her kidney donor, Ashlei Jones; a
host of nieces, nephews, and cousins, all of whom will miss her dearly.
Committal, Benediction, Interment
Memorial Gardens of Columbia
9301 Wilson Boulevard
Columbia, South Carolina
Pallbearers
She’s in the Sun”
Cousins
She’s in the sun, the wind, the rain,
Homegoing Celebration
In Loving Memory
of
Ms. Stephanie Pandora Flemming
she’s in the air you breathe with every breath you take.
She sings a song of hope and cheer,
There’s no more pain, no more fear.
Floral Bearers
Cousins
You’ll see her in the clouds above, hear her whisper
words of love. You’ll be together before long, until then
listen for her song.
‘No Tears in Heaven’
Acknowledgement
We, the family of Ms. Stephanie Pandora
Flemming, wish to thank each of you for your
prayers and all the many loving and wonderful acts
of kindness rendered during the passing of our loved
one. May God bless each of you with His grace and
mercy is our prayer.
There are no tears in heaven nor grief of any kind;
the joy of my salvation is now my full reward.
11:00 a.m.
First Nazareth Baptist Church
I leave this final tear drop to those I’ve left behind.
Though absent from the body, I’m present with the Lord;
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Services Entrusted To:
2351 Gervais Street
Columbia, South Carolina
Reverend Dr. Blakely N. Scott
-Pastor-